The Hill Features Babylon Micro-Farms in Docuseries: Changing America

The Hill Features Babylon Micro-Farms in Docuseries: Changing America

May 16, 2022 | Babylon® in the News, Perspectives, Press Releases

Our guest is Alexander Olesen, CEO and founder of Babylon Micro-Farms. The Richmond, Va.-based company has developed a hydroponics-based approach to growing produce in enclosed compact systems — about the size of a large vending machine — that can be managed remotely. The system produces as much produce in 15 square feet of space as 2,000 square feet of traditional farmland. The company describes its product as a “cloud-based vertical farm” that provides expert cultivation advice and cues about when to harvest. The Babylon Micro-Farms system can help grocers, restaurants, and communities to plant, grow, and harvest produce within yards of where it will be purchased or consumed.

Earth911 Podcast: Cloud-based Vertical Farming With Babylon Micro-Farms

Earth911 Podcast: Cloud-based Vertical Farming With Babylon Micro-Farms

Jan 24, 2022 | Babylon® in the News, Press Releases

Our guest is Alexander Olesen, CEO and founder of Babylon Micro-Farms. The Richmond, Va.-based company has developed a hydroponics-based approach to growing produce in enclosed compact systems — about the size of a large vending machine — that can be managed remotely. The system produces as much produce in 15 square feet of space as 2,000 square feet of traditional farmland. The company describes its product as a “cloud-based vertical farm” that provides expert cultivation advice and cues about when to harvest. The Babylon Micro-Farms system can help grocers, restaurants, and communities to plant, grow, and harvest produce within yards of where it will be purchased or consumed.

Babylon Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program

Babylon Selected to Participate in Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program

Jan 24, 2022 | Babylon® in the News, Partnership Announcements, Perspectives, Press Releases

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 16 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To participate, each business must meet both quantitative and qualitative selection criteria, and participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing export sales. To date, 393 Virginia companies have been accepted to participate in the VALET program.